A preliminary search of the intertubes reveals nothing conclusive. A flotilla of scientists stand ready to press buttons and turn knobs in an attempt to find out more. Current theory being circulated: a cave demon is to blame.

Less than a week until vacation! Going to San Francisco May 8 through 13. Going to see the Padres at the Giants at least once during the trip, and also drink lots of local beer (Anchor Brewing tour already scheduled). This trip is way, way overdue.

I try to update the blog for the first time in forever, and it gets eaten when the site goes down for maintenance. Figures. Anyway, the gist is that I didn't see the doctor as planned today, because Blue Cross's phone system is too convoluted for the receptionist to verify my insurance. Boy, I'm glad America has the world's greatest health... Read More

I had a terribly depressing epiphany regarding certain people in my social circles, but it's 1:30 AM and I'm not sure if it's as accurate as it feels right now. We'll see if my thoughts remain come morning.

Also, while my arm is improved, it still continues to hurt like a son of a bitch.

We're not going to catch the bums during the regular season. We don't have the horses. I'd love to see it happen, but we're not that kind of club and frankly they are.

However, we're going to win the season series by damned sights. And if we manage to sneak into October... look out. We've got the sort of pitching that'll scare the HGH out of ya. Timmy, Cain, Unit to start a 5 game set? Yes, thank you.

Got up at ass o'clock (4:30) this morning to catch a plane to San Francisco. Dropped my bag at the hotel, got coffee, and then wandered around until MOMA opened. Spent a couple hours there, grabbed lunch, then checked into the hotel, where my feet are now recovering. Then off to BBQ at a friend's place.